Easy Garlic Butter Pasta: Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Name: Easy Garlic Butter Pasta: Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 grams Spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice); 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus more for serving); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Learn how to make a delicious and super easy garlic butter pasta in minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you need something satisfying and flavorful. This recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal effort for maximum taste.

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Boiling Pasta in Pot

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

55g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Sautéing Garlic in Skillet

Ingredients

Spaghetti
(or any pasta of your choice)
250 grams
Unsalted Butter
(divided)
4 tablespoons

Garlic
(minced)
4 cloves
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(grated, plus more for serving)
1 cup
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons
Salt
to taste

Black Pepper
to taste

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Mixed with Garlic Butter Sauce

Instructions

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Boil the pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Boil the pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Always salt your pasta water generously for flavorful pasta.
2
Prepare the garlic butter sauce: In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
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Prepare the garlic butter sauce: In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
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Keep a close eye on the garlic to prevent burning, which can make it bitter.

3
Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained spaghetti, reserved pasta water, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
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Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained spaghetti, reserved pasta water, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
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The pasta water helps create a silky, emulsified sauce.
4
Season and serve: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Season and serve: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on the side for those who love cheese!